Political Science

Lecture to discuss role of judiciary in resolving political disputes

In an era of judicialized politics, Canadians increasingly rely on the courts to resolve issues of public policy, says a researcher who will speak on the UWindsor campus Wednesday.

Kate Puddister will deliver a free public lecture entitled “Seeking Judicial Advice: Canadian Reference Cases 1949 to 2014,” November 5 at 4 p.m. in McPherson Lounge, Alumni Hall.

Dr. Puddister is a doctoral fellow in the Research Group on Constitutional Studies at McGill University. Her appearance in Windsor is sponsored by the Faculty of Law and the history and political science departments.

Irish scholar Mary Murphy.Irish scholar Mary Murphy will discuss the relationship between the EU and Northern Ireland in a free public lecture Wednesday.

Northern Ireland’s relationship with European Union to come under scrutiny

Mary Murphy wrote the book on Northern Ireland’s relationship with the European Union. Members of the UWindsor community will be able to hear from her directly on Wednesday.

Dr. Murphy, a professor in the Department of Government at University College Cork, will deliver a free public lecture entitled “Northern Ireland and the European Union,” at 4:30 p.m. March 26 in room 1121 , Neal Education Building.

borders posterThe Borders in Globalization forum will be held today in St. Paul's Hall at Canterbury College.

Border studies forum brings together international scholars

A special public forum being held here today will be a perfect opportunity for those with an interest in politics, law and culture to map out new directions for studying how the border affects cities like Windsor and Detroit.

Carlin MillerCarlin Miller will be researching the effectiveness of a course designed to improve mindfulness for teachers and parents of children with ADHD.

ADHD study among projects backed by research stimulus fund

Anyone who ever raised and educated a child with ADHD knows it can be a challenge, but armed with new stimulus funding, a psychology professor is planning to equip parents and teachers with skills to better deal with their demands.

Bill AndersonBill Anderson will join researchers from four other universities at an event in London to discuss some of the world's most pressing issues.

Connectivity matters now, border researcher says

Connectivity – that’s what matters now, according to Bill Anderson.

“Interconnectedness is the way the world is now,” says Dr. Anderson, chair of the university’s Cross Border Institute. “You don’t have the choice to opt out. Success depends on interconnections, and that goes for individuals, communities and corporations.”